USA Barge Operations Barents Sea it simplifies compliance with international

it simplifies compliance with international maritime regulations

Based in part on the container testing project initiated in 1984 with HLA Engineers

completely updated to reflect the latest technical

Coast  Pilots

North Limit 57� 38'

USA Barge Operations Barents Sea it simplifies compliance with internationalOverview This guide describes recommended best practices for managing and operating ocean and inland barges, towboats and tugs that carry and transport crude oil and petroleum products in bulk. The focus is on operations within the USA, but much of the guidance may be relevant to barge operations in other parts of North America and in other regions. The guide builds on the recommendations in accepted industry publications, such as the International